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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.55, 21,778.53 and 5,278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.55, 21,778.53 and 5,278.55 is: 7,921.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.55 : 21,778.53 = 5,278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.55/21,778.53 = 5,278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.55x = 21,778.53 × 5,278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.55x = 114,959,059.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,959,059.53/14,512.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,921.35

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